Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. The most definitive account of audubons life and times. You ll find twentytwo of audubon s bird images in this coloring book. I checked out this book from my library, hoping it had the full collection of birds from audubons birds of america, but alas the copy by library had only featured 30 color prints from the original book, with a catalog of the remaining 470 prints printed in blackandwhite thumbnails in the back of the book. Reproductions of audubons birds of america audubon prints. The culmination of over twelve years of work, audubons masterpiece features some of the most stunning bird paintings of all time, from the great crested flycatcher and pin tailed duck to the common american swan. Original editions of audubon prints are shown below, including.
Customize your audubon print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Prints by john james audubon digitized materials rare. Buy audubon framed prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. Second octavo edition antique prints and maps from the. Prints by john james audubon digitized materials rare book. John james audubon animal prints 68 for sale at 1stdibs.
Today, audubons name is synonymous with wildlife preservation, and he is recognized as one of the greatest artists of his time. His handcolored masterpiece, the birds of america, is. Audubon has made 435 prints from birds of america free to. Each print is also available as a free highresolution download. Each audubon art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, and has been in publication since.
Birds 1790 to 1950s we have a high quality selection of genuine antique bird art for sale. Genuine, original antique art featuring birds, from 1790 to 1950s. A complete price list of all audubon octavo quadruped prints for sale is now available. See more ideas about audubon prints, john james audubon and birds of america. See more ideas about audubon birds, john james audubon and birds of america. Mar 26, 2015 timeless illustrations from birds of america by ornithologist, artist, and naturalist john james audubon. A famous bird illustrationand where to get your own for. Theres a good reason that the book commands such high. Books by john james audubon author of birds of america.
The author has seen two reproductions, plate 79, tyrant flycatcher, and plate 249, snowy heron or white egret, published in 1951 by the american print craft guild, 44 archer drive, bronxville, n. All books not described as to size are approximately 8 vo 6 x 9 inches, the standard size. The antique handcolored bird prints shown on this page are from a rare edition of the book of birds published in england in 1841 by the london firm of robert tyas and company. Prints by john james audubon digitized materials rare book and. Each print should measure about 612 x 1012 after being removed from its original book volume. The book is a collection of prints by naturalist and painter john james audubon. Our audubon framed art prints ship within 48 hours, arrive readytohang, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. They are shown as small reproductions on the inside front and back covers. The images in our collection are provided courtesy of the john james audubon center at mill. Ford, alice, audubons animals, 222 pages, 4to, 1951, green. He created about 200 copies of the 3foottall, fourvolume set, each featuring 435 handcolored prints of 1,037 birds. Our stock of the octavo or small audubon prints is one of the largest in the country. A complete price list of all audubon octavo bird prints for sale is now available.
John james audubon 26 april, 1785 27 january, 1851 was a respected american naturalist, ornithologist, and painter, who was born jeanjacques audobon in saint dominigue, present day haiti. John james audubon 17851851 worked on the monumental birds of america from 18271838, illustrating and editing one of the largest and most expensive bird books in the world. Shop original john james audubon animal prints from the worlds best art galleries. Audubon magazine, natural history magazine, the magazine antiques, american birds, the smithsonian, the print world, bird watchers digest, birders world, and numerous antique newspapers. Aug 09, 2017 top 10 books about birds as well as useful, beautiful guides to the avian world, the literature of birds includes potent memoir and uncanny fiction. Audubon galleries is the worlds leading dealer in art by john james audubon, including editions of his prints in both elephant folio and smaller formats, as well as his books and even original artwork. Browse and shop for books, home decor, toys, gifts and more on indigo. One of the most valuable natural history books ever published, it shows birds in natural positions and in their native habitats.
See more ideas about bird prints, bird illustration and birds. Each subscriber received prints of three smaller birds, a larger bird and a midsized bird. In 1959 readers digest, with the sale of our amazing world of nature, accompanied this book with certain reproductions of the birds of america which the company states were made from photographs of prints that are part of the double elephant folio collection at the new york public library. Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner. The prints were produced from 1827 to 1838 that cost each. The second gallery consists of 1st edition audubon octavo prints. Artwork dates from 17501950 and includes hand coloured engravings, lithographs, copper plate engraving and chromolithographs, they are all genuinely old and in good. The largest books and prints produced in the 19th century were in the double elephant folio size. Contact us if to inquire about doubleelephant havell editions. Audubon prints and books is advertised throughout the united states, including. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Our audubon framed art prints ship within 48 hours, arrive readytohang, and include a.
Other size symbols used include the smaller 12 mo 4 x 6 inches, the larger 4 to 9 x 12 inches and folio 12 x 18 inches. All items are authenticated by expert jeremy sewell and come with a certificate of authenticity. Each museumquality audubon framed print may be customized with hundreds of different frame and mat options. Rare set of john goulds bird books for sale in pictures. The birds of america is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon, containing. Each print should have what is called a binding edge or strip along one edge of the paper, with tiny holes or slits as evidence of the print having been stitched into a book, and a narrow strip where a tissue guard was glued on to protect the. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Printed between 1827 and 1838, it contains 435 lifesize watercolors of north american birds havell edition, all reproduced from handengraved plates, and is considered to be the archetype of wildlife illustration. Our current stock includes many rare, interesting and unusual pictures of birds. Other digitized print materials prints by john james audubon. Check out all of the spectacular designs or make your own. Only a few books have ever been produced on this scale, and thus double elephant folio has become synonymous with audubons great. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james.
The jay is a native of mexico rather than the columbia river area in oregon, and audubon departed from an early resolve never to draw from a stuffed specimen. Original audubon bird prints antique botanical prints. Certainly the greatest of american bird books, and possibly one of the finest book productions in the world, audubons birds of america owes much to its authors determination to have his work reproduced by the best possible craftsmen, and to his insistence that his drawings be reproduced lifesize, as he had drawn them. Today, all 435 bird watercolor models are in the collection of the newyork historical society. Our selection of books on request by or about audubon is the most complete available. Audubons birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Original havell engravings, bien color lithograph, octavos, and oppenheimer editions prints. The birds of america used books and rare books from. Keulemans, circa 18001900 unidentified bird prints circa 1900 miscellaneous bird prints small tinted halftones a. Top 10 books about birds as well as useful, beautiful guides to the avian world, the literature of birds includes potent memoir and uncanny fiction.
Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover barnes. The first reproductions of the audubon prints made in the united states seem to have been those announced by forest and stream in the september 5, 1896 issue i. A group of four framed octavo sized 19th century hand colored bird lithographs by john james audubon 17851851 from his publication the birds of america entitled. Feduccia, alan, catesbys birds of colonial america, 1985, univ. Here it was stated that a series of halftone reproductions of selected audubon bird plates were to be included in forthcoming issues, the plates having been photographed especially for. Wildlife artist john james audubon, namesake of the national audubon society, dedicated his talents to painting and describing all of the bird species of america, eventually culminating in his seminal birds of america. Mumford publisher birds and nature magazine photo offset lithographs, circa 18991904. The birds of america by john james audubon in pictures.
Certainly the greatest of american bird books, and possibly one of the finest book productions in the world, audubons birds of america owes much to its authors. I checked out this book from my library, hoping it had the full collection of birds from audubon s birds of america, but alas the copy by library had only featured 30 color prints from the original book, with a catalog of the remaining 470 prints printed in blackandwhite thumbnails in the back of the book. The lifes work of both a lover and observer of birds and nature. I admired framed audubon prints in decorating magazines and at pottery barns website for a long time, but couldnt afford their prices. Bird art includes great blue heron, wild turkey, flamingo, white pelican, brown pelican.
John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. Miscellaneous bird prints handcoloured lithographs and others by artists such as j. Audubon s birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. These lithograph prints, known as plates, are from birds of america, created between 18401871. There were some slight differences size, colour, noise though nothing major. The beauty of birds is as magical as it is diverse. In 1959 readers digest, with the sale of our amazing. Shop for audubon art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. In addition, we offer some prints by other early american bird artists such as mark catesby, alexander wilson, and john cassin.
All books in this list are in generally good condition for used books unless described otherwise. The first gallery consists of 1st edition audubon octavo prints. Antique bird prints, original first edition octavo prints. This is the paper used for the audubon havell and bein bird prints, which measure approximately 26 12 x 39 inches.